2018 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · LX68 WBE
2018 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 48,424 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,424 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LX68 WBE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2025
- 48,424 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LX68 WBE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Kia Picanto (LX68 WBE) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/55R14 86T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Two clips and shield missing. (1.1.11 (d) (ii))”.
LX68 WBE Mileage History
- 05/09/202340,890 mi
- 06/09/202340,895 mi+5 mi
- 19/09/202446,920 mi+6,025 mi
- 08/09/202548,423 mi+1,503 mi
- 08/09/202548,424 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,748 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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